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JUNE 27, 2014

If you’re worried about running out of charge in an all-electric car, a plug-in hybrid or range extended EV — where the power in the battery pack is supplemented by a petrol or diesel engine — might be a good choice for you. Hybrid cars Mitsubishi Weekly Column Editor Pick'

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JANUARY 25, 2012

Honda- the first car maker to launch a hybrid car-is celebrating the landmark figure of 800,000 petrol-electric cars sales since its Insight model hit the road in November 1999.

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MAY 15, 2013

Vauxhall''s range-extended plug-in hybrid, the Ampera, has won the best hybrid/electric car category in the inaugural Telegraph Motoring Awards. The electric/petrol-powered model beat off competition from the likes of the Toyota Prius Plug-in and Nissan LEAF in a poll of Telegraph readers, who were[.].

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MAY 9, 2009

The programme is expected to last until 2012 and will involve around 50 electric vehicles. Despite the commitment it is expected that the introduction of green cars involve slow progress.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2020

While much was made over last week’s announcement that petrol, diesel and hybrid cars would no longer be offered for sale from 2035, no mention was made as to whether the plug-in grant would still be offered to those opting for an all-electric car in the meantime.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Here we offer our pick of the top 10 green cars at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show: Ford Focus EcoNetic – With its start/stop engine technology, the Ford Focus EcoNetic promises to break the 100g/km carbon dioxide (CO2) threshold with emissions of just 99g/km. It is set to debut in 2013.

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APRIL 22, 2013

The European car industry is expected to reach its average of 95g/km CO2 emissions target by 2020, thanks to improvements in existing diesel and petrol car technology, rather than through the sales of hybrid and electric cars, a new report concludes. Electric cars diesel electric car petrol RAC Foundation'

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

All-electric cars with the range of modern day petrol or diesel-equipped engines are still 20 years away, says Mercedes-Benz research and development boss Thomas Weber. Electric cars for city driving are just around the corner and technology exists to run a car for up to 120 miles without a top up.

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JULY 19, 2009

Though it has made no secret of the fact that it believes the future of green cars lies with pure electric vehicles, Nissan plans to sell hybrid vehicles based on its own technology in Japan from 2011. The company has already outlined plans to introduce an electric car in Japan and the US by the end of 2010.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Gordon Murray was crowned the successful winner of last Saturday’s RAC Future Car Challenge-the second time the former F1 designer has won the energy efficiency competition. Over 60 cars took part in the 60 mile challenge to London, with a range of electric, fuel cell, hybrid, fuel efficient diesel and petrol cars at the starting [.].

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JULY 16, 2009

Internal combustion engines, hybrid electrics or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles - which would you choose? It tested the performance of two 2007 model Prius hybrids and then converted them into plug-in hybrids using a Hymotion 5kWh lithium-ion battery conversion kit.

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MARCH 12, 2010

The vehicle, developed by Michigan-based electric powertrain company ALTe LLC includes a Ford 2.0litre, four-cylinder normally aspirated petrol engine that powers an 82kW Remy DC generator. It includes [.].

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JUNE 23, 2009

A UK-wide trial of electric cars has been launched. Ministers gathered at London’s Guildhall this morning to unveil the range of electric and low carbon technology vehicles to be used in the trails. Cars set to be used in the trial include the Mini E, the Mitsubishi iMiEV and the electric smart ed.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2012

The UK’s most affordable electric car is also its efficiency champion, as the Renault Zoe claimed the title as the Overall Production Car winner at Saturday’s RAC Future Car Challenge.

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OCTOBER 9, 2009

Suzuki is set to exhibit two new exciting green car concepts at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month, a Swift with Plug-in Hybrid system and an SX4 Fuel Cell Vehicle (FCV). The type of petrol engine used for the Hybrid is similar to the 3-cylinder 658 cc fitted to the compact and low tax ‘Kei’ cars in Japan. .

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FEBRUARY 9, 2012

There may have been some teething problems and anxious reluctance but the hybrid car has been firmly established as a happily accepted form of transport for some time. However, it’s only until now that we’ve seen one which isn’t petrol driven.

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JUNE 13, 2009

How would plug-in hybrid electric vehicles cope with a typical route for a delivery truck? That was the question that Green Star Products attempted to address with its plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) testing protocols, which it has now completed. It consumed just 75 cents worth of electricity. -

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OCTOBER 22, 2009

Three in every ten cars sold by Toyota in a decade’s time will be hybrid, a senior executive told the Financial Times on Wednesday. In an interview with TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk, UK press relations manager, for Toyota, Michael Valvo said that hybrid is ‘core technology for the future at Toyota’.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Paraguay is the greenest place on the Earth to own and drive an electric car, thanks to its hydro-energy driven electricity grid.

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JUNE 21, 2009

Describing himself as anti-tax but pro-carbon tax, Tesla Motors founder Elon Musk risked the backlash of US motorists by declaring that petrol should probably cost $10 a gallon. With the US auto industry in disarray, Tesla’s focus on premium green cars has emerged as a bright spark.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Toyota has long been one of the leading carmakers in the world of green cars. The first manufacturer to produce a full production hybrid, in the form of the iconic Prius, Toyota has also made significant advancements in the development of electric, hydrogen and alternative fuel vehicles. TheGreenCarWebsite.co.uk

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AUGUST 18, 2009

Smart charging systems appear to be the order of the day among the leading car manufacturers with Ford the latest to develop an intelligent vehicle-to-grid communications and control system for its plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

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JUNE 25, 2009

The companies have been testing plug-in hybrid vehicles since September 2008 in London and now will embrace the opportunity to test the vehicles under demanding real-life situations. The Japanese manufacturer’s plug-in vehicle adds an electric driving mode to the existing benefits of Toyota’s full hybrid technology.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

As more electric cars head onto the roads, so it becomes more likely that there will be more than one driver wanting to use a recharging facility at any one spot. In such a situation, there is no established etiquette over the allocation of refuelling, like there is on the petrol forecourt, where drivers wait [.].

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JUNE 10, 2009

Electric cars have to be slow with limited speeds, don’t they? If that’s your theory then you may have to re-evaluate after Ponway, California-based Plug-In Conversions Corp (PICC) completed a software upgrade conversion kit that enables all-electric mode driving at up to 70mph in a converted Prius.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

The Japanese manufacturer will unveil two new concept cars at the event: the Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV plug-in hybrid and the i-MiEV CARGO. There will also be 10 Mitsubishi current production vehicles on display that qualify for eco-car tax incentives in Japan.

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JUNE 2, 2009

A unique joint project between carmaker Volvo and Swedish energy supplier Vattenfall is to see the production of battery-powered Volvos featuring plug-in hybrid technology as early as 2012. “In fact, I would go so far as to say that the plug-in electrical hybrid we will launch in 2012 will be a true dream car.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

First is the ix-Metro, a new hybrid electric CUV concept for the sub-B segment that promises carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at a meagre 80g/km. Second, is the i10 Electric, an electric urban commuter vehicle which will begin limited series production at the start of 2010.

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DECEMBER 1, 2010

The Bremach T-REX 4×4 is a class three medium-duty electric drive truck with either a full battery electric or series hybrid drivetrain (petrol and CNG/LPG models [.]. Well if Bremach USA’s latest invention is anything to go by, it’s more the stuff of prehistoric times.

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MAY 26, 2009

German carmaker, Volkswagen has signed an agreement with Chinese car and battery manufacturer, BYD (Build Your Dreams) to collaborate over the development of electric and hybrid cars. Hybrids and electric vehicles will play an increasingly important role, of course.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

However, with Japanese rivals such as Toyota and Honda having burst into an early lead in the green car race and Chinese manufacturers challenging the dominance of the traditional ‘big name’ manufacturers, is there room for the new GM to succeed? How GM hopes to recover. Starting from 2010 its 2.4l So can GM be a success again?

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JULY 7, 2009

The Green Piece - Tuesday 7th July 2009. Life has never run smoothly for the electric car. Once envisioned as futuristic, and the ultimate travelling option of the 21st Century, it has been maligned as slow, clunky and arguably not all that green at all. So are electric cars finally ready to take over the world?

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JANUARY 1, 2011

According to a research note on the 2011 outlook for the oil market, analysts at Deutsche Bank expect transportation electrification to be slow while petrol demand remains greater in the near term. Despite this air of caution, the note does suggest that there is increased confidence in both the pace and breadth of a shift [.].

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JULY 1, 2011

The Chevrolet Volt is set to go on sale next year from £28,545 taking into account the government backed £5,000 electric vehicle grant, the American company has announced today. The Volt has an electric-only range of between 30 and 50 miles depending on terrain and traffic conditions, after which its on-board petrol generator kicks in [.].

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Question: Can you tell explain Ford’s strategy for introducing greener cars? Ecoboost is a petrol engine technology that gets more out of the same engine. This stage is where alternative technology is introduced such as biofuels, LPG, and hybrid technology. Q: Are Ford working on full hybrid technology? litre and 2.0

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APRIL 21, 2009

Central to the policy of investment into electric cars, was the announcement of subsidies worth up to £5,000 to be given to buyers of electric cars. By announcing the grant will commence in 2011, Mr. Hoon is actually inviting consumers to wait until 2011 to buy an electric car.

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AUGUST 26, 2009

Question: Following the recent announcement of Tesla Motors joining the SMMT, do you envisage other electric car producers joining? Answer: SMMT has members from all across the industry including electric commercial vehicle manufacturers such as Tanfield and Modec. The UK has a strong emerging electric vehicle industry.

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